Chicago Public Schools (CPS) faces challenges with busing as a shortage of drivers persists. CPS CEO Pedro Martinez warns that busing may not be possible for students next year, with a focus on prioritizing special education and homeless students. Selective enrollment and magnet students may not receive bus service next year, as the deadline to accept selective enrollment schools is extended. CPS Board President Jianan Shi reassures that selective enrollment schools will not close, emphasizing a commitment to providing a warm environment for all students.
Busing is not guaranteed next year for general education students, the CPS CEO says. @chalkbeatchi reports: https://t.co/hyjrYsegoc https://t.co/I7BLwpbU1K
A bus driver shortage that has plagued school districts nationwide since the COVID-19 pandemic has persisted and forced officials to prioritize special education and homeless students as required by law. https://t.co/kdalfaobdF
Selective enrollment and magnet school students hoping to get back on yellow buses are unlikely to find any relief next fall, Chicago Public Schools officials said Thursday. https://t.co/h1LlftWHKR
Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez warned busing “may not be possible for children next year at Thursday’s monthly Board of Education meeting. https://t.co/2pTCXXtItt
General education students not guaranteed busing next year, Chicago Public Schools CEO says @reemadamin @chalkbeatCHI https://t.co/i3OMuPL5gA
CPS CEO says busing for general ed students not guaranteed for next year. District remains under corrective action from the state to ensure students with disabilities entitled to transportation are not riding the bus longer than an hour. @reemadamin https://t.co/i3OMuPL5gA
Deadline to accept selective enrollment schools extended, as CPS says it cannot promise busing for all students https://t.co/MKcN7Azxp0
Chi Board president Jianan Shi takes some time to reiterate the school board is not closing selective enrollment schools. Instead, he said all students to have access to a warm, loving environment. Shi says CPS is committed to investing in excellence across all sch types
Martinez says selective enrollment and magnet students may not get bus service next year. "As families weigh their options for next year they need to know bus service is not guaranteed." Students will get their offers for option elementary schools tomorrow (Friday)
Chicago alderpeople request reinstatement of CPS busing, stipend amidst drive shortage https://t.co/SCstcvPZtZ